In the 1980s, Edouard G. Stiegler went on an economic mission for the UN in Afghanistan. As a keen walker interested in the impact of respiration on health, he observed that Afghan caravanners, the Maldars, covered several hundred of kilometers in a few days, stopping only for nocturnal bivouacs.

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Intrigued by this exceptional endurance, Mr. Stiegler carefully observes the caravanners walking and thus lays the foundations of what will become the Afghan march ( or conscious walking ): a principle of synchronization of steps with health breathing which is carried out only through the nose.

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There are several rhythms of respiration depending on the types of lands, the objectives of the walker's and his/her abilities. Depending on the needs, walking can be sporty, revitalizing or meditative.

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Afghan walking provides many physical and mental benefits through deep rhythmic breathing and natural oxygen boost.

Walking then becomes a daily way of life, it is a conscious and meditative walk, which allows the whole being to connect with the energies of the sky and the earth to be one with its environment.